My Dress-Up Darling anime‘s official website unveiled the preview and synopsis for the 2nd season’s up and coming 8th episode.
Synopsis for the episode:
“One day, the two attend a cosplay event. However, since they both have plans to meet up, they decide to go their separate ways for the time being. Marin meets Amane, Ito Suzuka, and Suzuka’s friend, cosplayer Honda Miyako, while Niina has a plan to meet a model cosplayer named Akira, but…”
My Dress-Up Darling is an anime television series adapted from Shinichi Fukuda’s manga of the same name. The anime was first announced in April 2021 through the ninth issue of Young Gangan magazine. Produced by CloverWorks, the series is helmed by director Keisuke Shinohara, with scripts penned by Yoriko Tomita. Character designs and chief animation direction are handled by Kazumasa Ishida, while Takeshi Nakatsuka crafts the series’ musical score. The inaugural season aired from January 9 to March 27, 2022, on Tokyo MX and various other networks. The opening theme, “Sansan Days” (燦々デイズ; lit. ‘Sun-Drenched Days’), is performed by Spira Spica, with the ending theme, “Koi no Yukue” (恋ノ行方; lit. ‘Where Love Is’), sung by Akari Akase.
A follow-up was announced in September 2022, later confirmed as a second season, retaining the core staff and cast. It debuted on July 6, 2025, airing on Tokyo MX and other networks. The second season’s opening theme, “Ao to Kirameki”, is performed by Spira Spica, while the ending theme, “Kawaii Kaiwai”, is sung by PiKi.
